News from around Taranaki
South Taranaki District Council Mayor Ross Dunlop has branded the interview between Bryan Vickery and Mayoral candidate, Craig Baylis, as political point scoring that he does not support. On Tuesday, Mayor hopeful and retail store owner, Craig Baylis sat down with Brian Vickery on the Hokonui Taranaki radio show to discuss Hawera's only known squatter... Continue Reading →
A third case of measles has been confirmed in Taranaki and the Taranaki DHB is strongly urging people to check their immunisation status. Taranaki DHB medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman, says a 21 year old unvaccinated New Plymouth woman is the latest case of measles; the third in Taranaki in the last six... Continue Reading →
A Taranaki police officer has received medical attention after he was bitten by a dog while on duty today. A police media spokesperson said the officer was making enquiries at an address in the South Taranaki town of Waverley around 8.45am on Wednesday when he was bitten. "The officer was not seriously injured but is... Continue Reading →
South Taranaki District Council MAYOR: Craig Reginald Baylis, Clement Thomas Coxhead, Philip John Nixon HĀWERA WARD (5 seats): Andrew Philip Beccard, Gary Jackson Brown, Racquel Cleaver, Paul Jason Farr, Celine Filbee, Deanna Gedge, Margaret Ann Gray, Frederick Kumeroa, Jack Tungatata Rangiwahia, Diana Jane Reid, Karl Mark Stratton ELTHAM-KAPONGA WARD (2 seats): Mark Charles Bellringer, Gordon... Continue Reading →
In an interview with radio host Bryan Vickery on Hokonui Taranaki, Craig Baylis, South Taranaki District Council mayoral candidate has announced that if he's elected as mayor, he'll do everything in his power to have Hawera's long time squatter removed. https://www.facebook.com/HokonuiTaranaki1/videos/418444839018154/ Derek is Hawera's only known squatter and has been in the town's CBD for... Continue Reading →
Police have confirmed that State Highway 3, South of Hawera is now open following a car vs truck accident at 10am on Monday. Emergency service were called to the scene where it's believed multiple occupants were trapped in the involved vehicles. It has also now been confirmed one person has died following the serious crash.... Continue Reading →
South Road (State Highway 3) in Taranaki is likely to be closed for most of the day following a serious crash. The crash between a truck and a car happened at 10am, about 10km south of Hawera. There are serious injuries reported. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. There are currently no suitable diversions... Continue Reading →
In Craig Baylis's most recent newsletter release, he's been sure to make it clear where he stands when it comes to healthcare in the South Taranaki District.. The statement reads, In the last decade with improving property values in places like North Taranaki, Fielding and Whanganui this region has become one of the most affordable... Continue Reading →
The Taranaki Public Health Unit has confirmed another case of measles in Taranaki. Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jonathan Jarman, says “A woman in her twenties has been admitted to Taranaki Base Hospital with a confirmed case of measles. “The source of the infection is unknown, but the Taranaki Public Health Unit is working to... Continue Reading →
